(One of three promotional articles done for the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition’s 5-Year Anniversary)
The existence of a competition like Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition is proof of sorts that Michigan’s venture capital community has come of age.
Any thriving regional venture scene is going to have a respected competition in its mix of offerings and assets, investors say.
Besides drawing publicity, the competitions also play a crucial role in the venture funding spectrum by offering very early-stage companies a chance to get capital. … (Full Ganglecom articles here – PDF)